Andrea Oberto, Barolo Vintage:2010 intense and overtly muscular flavors

intense and overtly muscular flavors that possess a velvety mid-palate that contrasts with the markedly austere

The 2008 Barolo Bricco Sarmassa is fabulous

dried herbs and savory aromas over baked berries and cassis with a pencil lead hint

This house makes rather restrained yet rich

Andrea Oberto, Barolo Vintage:2010 intense and overtly muscular flavorsThe 2010 Barolo represents a terrific effort and shows a level of aromatic purity and intensity that sets it apart. Soft cherry and blackberry is enhanced by bursts of clove, leather, cola and exotic tobacco. Obertos use of oak renders spice tones that are enduring but not overwhelming. Soft tannins and a richly layered mouthfeel make this wine appropriate for near term drinking. Drink, 2016 2025.